Patricia Arquette

The youngest daughter of a performing family including brother David Arquette and sister Rosanna Arquette, vivacious and vulnerable Patricia Arquette rose through the 1990s independent film world to b...
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"I'm so amazingly proud of my brother. Everybody in our family says David is the best Arquette. David has the most beautiful heart really, of anybody I've ever known." Newly crowned Oscar winner Patricia Arquette handed her actor brother David Arquette the 2015 Noble Award for his philanthropic work on Friday (27Feb15). David's siblings Alexis and Richmond Arquette were also on hand to present their brother with the honour.

Boyhood director Richard Linklater is in talks to take charge of an upcoming movie adaptation of bestselling novel Where'd You Go Bernadette?. The popular 2012 book, by author Maria Semple, follows an agoraphobic architect and mother, named Bernadette Branch, who goes missing before a family trip to Antarctica. The story is told from the point of view of her 15-year-old daughter, Bee Branch.
Casting details have yet to be released, but the script has been penned by The Fault in Our Stars screenwriters Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Linklater spent 12 years shooting Boyhood, but the devotion paid off - the movie landed six Oscar nominations, including a win for Best Supporting Actress Patricia Arquette.

Actress-turned-TV commentator Stacey Dash will be opening up about the backlash she has received as an outspoken conservative in an upcoming memoir. The Clueless star has inked a deal with Regnery Publishing to release There Goes My Social Life, which is scheduled for release this summer (15).
Dash came under fire in 2012 after making negative remarks about Democratic U.S. President Barack Obama on Twitter,com, while endorsing Republican rival Mitt Romney's run for office in the White House.
Hollywood's liberals were stunned by her statements, and Dash is expected to detail the "swift and brutal backlash" from her peers in the book.
Last year (14), Dash was recruited as a contributor for America's Fox News network, which is known for its more conservative views, and she hit the headlines earlier this week (beg23Feb15) when she criticised fellow actress Patricia Arquette's Oscars acceptance speech, during which the Boyhood star called for all minority groups to stand firm with women over the equal wage debate.
Appearing on U.S. TV show Fox & Friends, the Clueless star said, "I was appalled. I couldn't believe it. First of all, Patricia Arquette needs to do her history. In 1963, (President) Kennedy passed an equal pay law. It's still in effect. I didn't get the memo that I didn't have any rights."

Patricia Arquette's rallying cry for equal pay for women at the Oscars has won the backing of U.S. politician Hillary Clinton.
The former U.S. Secretary of State and First Lady has thrown her support behind Arquette after she spoke out about the issue at the Academy Awards on Sunday (22Feb15), when she picked up the Best Supporting Actress trophy for her role in Boyhood.
Arquette told the star-studded audience, "To every woman who gave birth, to every tax payer and citizen of this nation, we have fought for everybody else's equal rights, it's our time to have wage equality once and for all, and equal rights for women in the United States of America!"
Clinton, who is rumored to be a future presidential candidate, endorsed Arquette's message during a speech at a technology conference in California on Tuesday (24Feb15), saying, "Many women are paid less for the same work, which is why I think we all cheered at Patricia Arquette's speech at the Oscars because she's right - it's time to have wage equality once and for all."
After her speech, Arquette came under fire from some users on Twitter.com who accused the star of failing to understand the realities facing downtrodden working women because of her Hollywood priviledge, but the actress hit back writing, "Don't talk to me about privilege. As a kid I lived well below the poverty line. No matter where I am I won't forget women's struggle... I was a working single mom at 20. I know how hard it is to pay for diapers and food. Explain why women should be paid less?... The working poor women of this country have been asking for help for decades. If I have 'privilege' or a voice I will shine a light on them."

"I was appalled. I couldn't believe it. First of all, Patricia Arquette needs to do her history. In 1963, (President) Kennedy passed an equal pay law. It's still in effect. I didn't get the memo that I didn't have any rights." Clueless star Stacey Dash wasn't among the women cheering on Oscar winner Arquette following her stirring women's rights speech at the Academy Awards on Sunday (22Feb15).

Late actor Taylor Negron's brother and rocker cousin Chuck Negron have slammed Oscars bosses for snubbing the Fast Times at Ridgemont High star during their In Memoriam segment on Sunday night (22Feb15). Just hours after Academy Awards producers defended their decision not to pay tribute to comedienne Joan Rivers, Conrad Negron and Three Dog Night star Chuck have blasted the brains behind the ceremony for not mentioning the actor.
Conrad tells TMZ.com, "They'll have NPH (host Neil Patrick Harris) come out in his underwear but not take a few seconds to honour my brother. They'll let Patricia Arquette go on and on forever but they won't give Taylor the 15 minutes (sic) he deserved."
And Three Dog Night frontman Chuck admits he was "floored" by the snub.
Taylor lost his battle with cancer in January (15), aged 57.

Patricia Arquette is following up her Oscars night success by playing a real-life bankrobber's former lover.
The Academy Awards' Best Supporting Actress has been cast as one of Jim Sturgess' former conquests in Electric Slide. In the film, Sturgess plays cocky Melrose Avenue antiques dealer-turned-bankrobber Eddie Dodson. Dodson drove to the banks in a black 1963 Ford Galaxy, dressed up like an elegant criminal and made mix tapes to listen to on his getaways. In only nine months in the early 1980s, he robbed 64 banks - more than anyone has robbed before or since. Arquette joins a cast that includes Isabel Lucas, Chloe Sevigny and French star Christopher Lambert.

The 87th Academy Awards last night confirmed that Neil Patrick Harris is an incredible host and can do pretty much anything. Here's a look at the best moments of last night's show:
12. When JK Simmons won the hearts of moms around the world with his "call your parents" speech.
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11. When Benedict Cumberbatch whipped out his fun flask to better enjoy the evening.
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10. Whenever the camera showed Mr. &amp; Mrs. Keira Knightley.
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They're actually too cute.
9. When Oprah continued to prove she doesn't understand awards humor.
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8. When Oprah finally started to understand awards humor and totally nailed it.
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7. When NPH sort of became Sharon Stone's vagina.
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6. When John Travolta wouldn't stop touching Adele Dazeem's face.
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And when NPH called him out on it.
5. When Jack Black freaked out about technology during the opening number.
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4. When Lady Gaga paid tribute to the legendary Julie Andrews and brought the house down.
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It almost totally made up for her heinous gloved look.
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3. When Eddie Redmayne won Best Actor and exploded with the most adorable excitement imaginable.
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Even Queen Cate can't contain the joy Eddie is bringing her.
2. When Patricia Arquette turned her acceptance speech into a feminist statement (and Meryl loved it).
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1. When NPH pulled a Birdman and then walked on stage in his undies.
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Birdman was the toast of the 87th Oscars on Sunday (22Feb15), earning Best Picture as Eddie Redmayne and Julianne Moore also celebrated big wins at Hollywood's big night.
Birdman filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu was named Best Director, while he also claimed Best Original Screenplay and Emmanuel Lubezki received the Best Cinematography award. Redmayne couldn't contain his excitement as he collected the Best Actor prize for his Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything, and Julianne Moore scored Best Actress for Still Alice, while fellow awards season favourites and first-time nominees J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) and Patricia Arquette (Boyhood) walked away with the best supporting acting prizes.
Wes Anderson also had reason to celebrate as The Grand Budapest Hotel, which tied with Birdman for the most nominations with nine nods apiece, scored four titles, including Best Original Score for Alexandre Desplat. Each of the nominations for Best Original Song were performed, but it was John Legend and Common's powerful rendition of Selma track "Glory" which left actors David Oyelowo and Chris Pine in tears at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre as the audience gave the musicians a standing ovation. "Glory" went on to win the category. Meanwhile, Jennifer Hudson honoured the stars lost in the past year by singing "I Can't Let Go" as part of the In Memoriam segment, and Lady Gaga helped to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Oscar-winning movie The Sound of Music with an impressive medley of hits from the Dame Julie Andrews musical, including Edelweiss, Climb Ev'ry Mountain and the title song.
Ceremony host Neil Patrick Harris also showed off his vocals by opening the 2015 prizegiving with a comedic song and dance number with Anna Kendrick and actor/rocker Jack Black.
The full list of winners at the 2015 Oscars is:
Best Motion Picture of the Year: Birdman
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Eddie Redmayne, The Theory of Everything
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Julianne Moore, Still Alice
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: J.K. Simmons, Whiplash
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Patricia Arquette, Boyhood
Best Achievement in Directing: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Birdman
Best Writing, Original Screenplay: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Nicolas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Jr. and Armando Bo, Birdman
Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay: Graham Moore, The Imitation Game
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year: Ida (Poland)
Best Animated Feature Film: Big Hero 6 Best Documentary, Feature: Citizenfour
Best Documentary, Short Subject: Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1
Best Short Film, Animated: Feast Best Short Film, Live Action: The Phone Call
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song: "Glory" from Selma, by John Legend and Common
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score: Alexandre Desplat, The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best Achievement in Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki, Birdman
Best Achievement in Film Editing: Tom Cross, Whiplash
Best Achievement in Costume Design: Milena Canonero, The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best Achievement in Production Design: Adam Stockhausen and Anna Pinnock, The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling: Frances Hannon and Mark Coulier, The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best Achievement in Visual Effects: Interstellar Best Achievement in Sound Editing: American Sniper
Best Achievement in Sound Mixing: Whiplash
Academy Honorary Awards: Jean-Claude Carriere Hayao Miyazaki Maureen O'Hara Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award: Harry Belafonte.

Patricia Arquette turned the podium at the 2015 Oscars into a political stage on Sunday (22Feb15) by using her best supporting actress acceptance speech to rally support for equality for women across the U.S. The Boyhood star recently called out Hollywood executives for inequality in the industry, after the Sony Pictures hack attack last year (14) revealed a number of leading women, including American Hustle actress Jennifer Lawrence, had been paid considerably less than their male co-stars. Arquette continued her campaign for equal rights at the Academy Awards as she wrapped up her speech for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. Issuing the rallying call from Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre stage, she said, "To every woman who gave birth, to every tax payer and citizen of this nation, we have fought for everybody else's equal rights, it's our time to have wage equality once and for all, and equal rights for women in the United States of America!" Her powerful speech won her huge support and applause from the likes of Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lopez, Shirley MacLaine and her Boyhood co-star Ethan Hawke, who all cheered her on from the audience.

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Directed by Diane Keaton in "The Girl With the Crazy Brother," a CBS Schoolbreak Special

Cast as Alison Dubois, a woman who communicates with the dead on NBC drama "Medium"; earned Golden Globe (2005, 2006, 2007), SAG (2005, 2006, 2009) and Emmy (2007) nominations for Best Actress in a Drama Series

Cast in featured role as Viggo Mortensen's girlfriend in "The Indian Runner," written and directed by Sean Penn

Appeared as the wife of Ben Stiller's Mel Coplin in "Flirting With Disaster"

Played the storyteller in "A Single Woman," the biographical story of suffragist Jeannette Rankin

Played the love interest to Adam Sandler in "Little Nicky"

Made TV movie debut as a pregnant high school student in "Daddy" (ABC)

Co-starred with Tim Robbins in "Human Nature," written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry

Cast as part of an ensemble in "Fast Food Nation," Richard Linklater's adaptation of Eric Schlosser's non-fiction book

Summary

The youngest daughter of a performing family including brother David Arquette and sister Rosanna Arquette, vivacious and vulnerable Patricia Arquette rose through the 1990s independent film world to become a leading player for directors like Tim Burton, David Lynch and Sean Penn. Her breakthrough role in Tony Scott's crime spree "True Romance" (1993) led to more risky but stylish fare, including "Lost Highway" (1997) and "Stigmata" (1999), but the actress also proved her widespread appeal with mainstream dramas like Martin Scorsese's "Bringing Out the Dead" (1999) and comedies like "Little Nicky" (2000). The actress also endured a tabloid fascination with her love life after dating Christian Slater and marrying and divorcing Nicholas Cage. In 2005, Arquette made an unlikely leap to series television with resounding success, due to her portrayal of a hectic working mom who also happens to be a gifted psychic on the long-running procedural, "Medium" (NBC/CBS, 2005-2011), which earned the actress an Emmy Award, as well as mainstream success. Though she appeared in only one film during her seven seasons on "Medium," Arquette was poised for a big screen comeback once "Medium" finally ended.

Born Robert Arquette on July 28, 1969; 16 years later, she went through her own transition from male to female, an experience that was documented in the film "Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother" (2007); also acted in "Pulp Fiction" (1994) and "The Wedding Singer" (1998)

Born Dec. 14, 1935; a descendant of explorer Meriwether Lewis; Islam convert; original member of the improvisational group The Committee; played 'J.D.' Pickett on the series "The Waltons" (CBS); Died on Feb. 10, 2001 due to congestive heart failure

Dated briefly c. 1987; Married April 8, 1995; Co-starred in "Bringing Out the Dead" (1999); Cage filed for divorce in February 2000; Couple briefly reconciled and Cage withdrew his suit; Arquette filed for divorce in November 2000; Divorce finalized May 18, 2001

Harlow Calliope

Daughter

Born Feb. 20, 2003; father, Thomas Jane

Brenda DeNaut

Mother

Born Aug. 21, 1939; Jewish daughter of a Holocaust refugee from Poland; divorced from Arquette's father c. 1990; Died of breast cancer on Aug. 6, 1997

Engaged in 2002; Married on June 25, 2006 at the Palazzo Contarini in Venice, Italy; Arquette filed for divorce in January 2009; They reconciled a few months later and she dropped divorce action in July 2009; Couple separated again in August 2010; Divorce finalized July 1, 2011

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"I don't like being wrong. I don't like failing at anything. I don't like giving up on anything. So I will fight to figure something out for years and years and years and years." – Arquette to Emmy magazine, Issue No. 3, 2005